All Forum Posts by: J. Martin

@Paul Choi,

Welcome former lurker!
Luckily, there are lots of awesome people to network with, learn from, and work with in the SF Bay. 
Congrats on getting started and ready to dive deeper.. Have you gone to any local meetups? 

@Katie P. and @Account Closed here on BP.  He has a bunch of non-conventional products that are made for people who are making money and have downpayment money, but maybe a little weaker on the credit side. 

It would be tough to get started flipping in the Bay with that kind of capital. Some areas like Richmond, Vallejo, Stockton, etc, have lower price points - or you can partner up with another flipper to combine your capital, and get some more direct hands-on experience before you take that risk yourself.. 

I own in Richmond and Oakland, but just hold them, and don't flip. Also do some Airbnb rentals. Working well so far... 
Happy to put you in contact with some other folks. I do know it's getting more and more difficult to find deals now - so you're really going to have to pull yourself up by the bootstraps, meet some folks, and get hard at work if you want to close the good ones.. 

Welcome Paul! And hope to meet you in person soon when I get back from Seattle next month :)

@Tim McGarvey, 
Welcome up to the other side of the Bay!
Thanks for the shout out @Alice K. :)

I definitely recommend getting out to meet the local investors face to face..
I agree @Ryder Meehan 's group is good. Mostly focused on out of state investing. 
@Katie P. and @Merced 

@Account Closed's meetup in Milpitas before (or after) you move. My favorite meetup (even including mine!!)

We're also getting a bunch of the BiggerPockets big hitters and a few hundred BP members together for a weekend-long conference in Oakland in Oct, along with all the local RE meetup leaders - if you can make it out. (Check out my signature link.)

I own some single family, duplex, 4plexes in Oakland and Richmond - and own a furnished rental business. Not really looking to buy anything right now because I'm mostly out traveling. But I've seen some listings that would still produce cash flow in the East Bay. There are definitely people to link up with if you want to partner on a project. Just get out to those meetups!!!

I'm in Seattle for the Summer, but looking forward to saying hello in person when I get back.  

Congrats on breaking the odd year streak @Account Closed!
Takes a lot of hard work and dedication to get on top. And probably even more to stay there. 
Btw, since I'm inspired by you're ask, I'm going to call Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran to come out to the Summit and help us raise some money for Duc Son Orphanage, and see what they say :)

Maybe I'll also go on a hike and get some exercise ;)

@Jason Ong,

Preach it! Wealthy in life :)  Here is my braggy success custom plate: 

LUV LIFE (Had to put the J b/c there's too many other people who enjoy life too ;-P ) I've been investing in travels, new experiences, and spending time with awesome people. I'm not really into flashy cars (@Gagan Johal ahem! lol) but maybe like you just famously said:
"I don't want to die tomorrow driving a Prius." lol

It was only $5k, so I don't feel too bad. But the traffic isn't as unpleasant with the sun on your face and the wind on your back ;)

For @Account Closed, 
I'd vote for:  TNISKNG  (Tennis King)
Btw, I LOVE Shark Tank!! That's awesome you just stumbled across Mark Cuban and he agreed to take a pic w/ you. 
100% of shots you never take don't go in. Glad you asked him :)

@Amit M.,
How about for you? 

I might have a nice million$ house some day like the rest of you grown-ups, but will probably be rented on Airbnb and a revenue generator when I'm not there ;)  I'm just too frugal to leave a good-earning asset unused.. We'll see if that changes over time.. 

 The ticket terms say "No re-sale." - HOWEVER, if you want to buy a block of 30+ tickets to resell, I just might let you!!! lol 
You going to make it back out this year David? 
@Calvin  have you confirmed today!

@Sunny A., 

I made some sacrifices to house-hack my first 4plex by moving to a better cash flow (and not as nice area in the Bay - Richmond - from SF.) I eventually started doing Airbnb there, like @Ben Leybovich mentioned. (See you in Oct in Oakland Ben!)  If you're in it for the long term and can keep the costs covered, I think the SF Bay is a great place to hold real estate. (I bought 4 properties since 2012 and have not sold anything). Great feedback from former Bay Area dweller @Michael Hastings.  And quoting Ben!! Love it! 

I travel the world, and have lower net housing/living overhead than anyone in the SF Bay, and have similar income. "Afford anything" is another great blog along those lines. 

As I think @Maria D'Aura is alluding to, there are always more than 2 options also ;) 

Hope to meet you in person when I get back from Washington Sunny!

**Ticket Prices Going up this Weekend!!**
Stop thinking about it, and start doing!!

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today."
www.sfbaysummit.com

Ask anyone who's come out to our prior Summits, and they'll tell you what it's done for them!

I've quit my job and travel the world. So here's a little inspiration for ya'll to get out and build the relationships that can help get you to whatever your dream is :)  Make the leap!

**Taiwan**
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzAs-WrIxvc&list=P...

A reminder for some folks who were interested.. Time to take action! (and save some $$ b4 prices go up ;)

@Ryan Arth, @Justin R., @Anton Taylor, @Meghan McCallum, @John Casmon, @Mel Jeffrey, @Peter Mckernan, @Linda Weygant, @Kurt Rieschel, @Jake Knight, @Jon Lee,  @Chris V., @Victoria S.  - @Senika Levias, I'll buy your family's first round of drinks! ;) @Ralph E. and @Calvin Kwan, you are both confirmed. Welcome back!! :)

We're going to have lots of folks from the San Francisco Bay Area investing locally and out of state, meetup leaders from all over, and of course a ton of awesome speakers to pick brains. Also setting aside more networking time, and looking at a networking app, to get extra connected ;)

@Ken Lau,

Glad you can make it back out! I have you down for a 1-day ticket. I'll be doing it every year from now on, so you won't have to wait 2 years if you miss one ;) Thanks for the shout-out! Any particular speakers you're interested in seeing / something to learn? Or people you want to see from BP or the last Summit? 

@Ralph E.,

Are you coming back for the reunion also? 

 Johnson, looking forward to seeing you there, and thanks for donating to the orphanage :)  We're trying to raise over $10,000 for charity this year with the Summit. And we'll make it with the help of everyone coming out! 

** If anyone wants to help us get donations from local business to auction off at the event, for the orphanage, we would love your help!**

@Jenifer Levini and @Shane Pearlman,

I'm still in Seattle for the summer during this event, or else I would love to make it out

I highly encourage everyone who is thinking about it to get off your a$$ and go!! Great people. Good beer.

Have fun everyone :) I'll see you all when I get back in Oct for the Summit :)